Doordarshan

September 13, 2024 11:39 PM

Celebrating 65 years of Doordarshan: a pillar of Indian broadcasting

Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, proudly marks its 65th anniversary this year. Since its establishment on 15th September 1959, Doordarshan has been at the forefront of Indian media, promoting unity, culture, and education while serving as the nation’s voice. From its modest beginnings with an experimental broadcast in Delhi, Doordarshan has grown into one of the world’s largest broadcasting organizations. Over the decades, it has undergone significant changes in technology...

May 25, 2024 10:04 PM

Celebrating India’s Rich Cultural Heritage: IGNCA and Prasar Bharati’s New Collaboration

Get ready to witness the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), on Doordarshan's channel, DD Bharati, every Sunday. This unique initiative marks a significant step where a government institution presents its work to the public professionally. Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, the Member Secretary of IGNCA, aims to showcase the various dimensions of India's rich culture through this weekly cultural program. He stated, "In...

May 22, 2024 8:00 PM

India’s Golden Era of Television; Unforgettable and Iconic

In India's Golden Television Era, classics like 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' shaped routines, even on wedding days. 'Surabhi' and favorites like 'Kyuki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' entertained and broke records, while 'Family No.1' and 'Shaktiman' offered diverse delights. Long before the era of OTT platforms flooded our screens with gripping series like House of Dragons, Heeramandi, The Family Man and many more, there existed a time when television shows sway over every Indian household. In the 9...

May 16, 2024 5:29 PM

Renowned writer Malti Joshi passes away at 90

Malti Joshi, a celebrated writer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday. Joshi had been battling cancer for some time and breathed her last at her son Sachchidanand Joshi's residence in Delhi. Sachchidanand Joshi, a distinguished litterateur, serves as the member secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA). Malti Joshi was known for her prolific literary contributions, with over fifty collections of stories in Hindi and Marathi to her c...